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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 233.78 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 233.78 and 132.85 is: 182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 233.78 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/233.78 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 233.78 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 31,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,056.42/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.93

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